MOSCOW, July 13. /TASS/. The Hormuz Strait crisis briefly overshadows Iran’s nuclear issue; EU countries remain divided over launching talks with Russia; and Russia, Turkey, and Gulf nations discuss the future of S-400 systems. These stories topped Monday’s newspaper headlines across Russia.
Media: Hormuz Strait crisis briefly overshadows Iran nuclear issue
The United States and Iran continue to exchange strikes. Experts interviewed by Izvestia believe that ceasefire violations will continue to take place regularly. Navigation through the Strait of Hormuz remains the main stumbling block, but despite rising tensions, Oman, Qatar, Pakistan, and Egypt continue their efforts to bring the parties back to the negotiating table.
Ceasefire disruptions risk becoming a recurring feature, political scientist Yelena Suponina said. She expects that even after talks resume, the parties will continue to violate agreements on a repeated basis, as key differences still remain unresolved.
The Strait of Hormuz is currently the main point of contention, while the issue of Iran’s nuclear program has temporarily faded into the background, Farkhad Ibragimov, lecturer at the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia and the Financial University under the Russian Government, pointed out. However, an entire set of problems still requires attention, including the future of Iran’s frozen assets, the lifting of sanctions on the country, and an end to Tehran’s support for its loyal military and political forces in the region.
